Inventory Control Specialist Jobs

We're growing and looking for an energetic, forward thinking, process oriented team member for our Purchasing group!**

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the preparation and issuance of purchase orders for consumable materials/products from suppliers at the lowest cost, consistent with considerations for quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Will assist in generating and documenting cost savings through supplier negotiations/development and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Ensure proper labelling of chemicals in coordination with Quality policies
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate timely receipts in ERP system (Sage)
• Develop and maintain min/max inventory levels for consumables
• Identify cost saving opportunities through 3rd party vendor management
• Proactively identify supply risks affecting the production plan
• Support the resolution of invoicing discrepancies
• Develop and maintain re-order points
• Perform weekly cycle counts and identify consumption trends
• Monitor special project expenditures and ensure payment schedules are met
• Maintain vendor lead times and minimum order quantities

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to recognize, analyze, and offer solutions to problems or involve the necessary people to ensure the problem is properly resolved
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Proficient with inventory management software and other industry standard software and with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Able to work collaboratively with other employees and departments to support production requirements
• General understanding of Supply Chain Management best practices and requirements
• Able to acquire detailed knowledge of specific customers, suppliers, products, product lines and shipping requirements and maintain the information in ERP system and Excel
• Able to adjust priorities on short notice in order to meet time sensitive requirements

Experience & Education

• 1+ years of experience in a purchasing role or recent supply chain graduate
• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage experience is an asset)
• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or similar preferred